Ethan I sat at the head of the table, staring blankly at my workers who were making reports. Today is the end of the month general report with the heads of departments and they are here to give their report. The voices around me blurred into the distance as my mind drifted back to Sonia. I couldn’t stop thinking about the way she had looked at me yesterday after asking if I was still engaged with Celine. Her eyes were searching mine, desperate for answers I couldn’t give. Her question haunted me. I froze when she asked. I wanted to deny it, to tell her that Céline didn’t mean anything to me anymore, but the words wouldn’t come out. I saw the hurt, the disappointment in her eyes and the look in her eyes when I stayed silent... it shattered me, it broke my heart into pieces. “What do you think, sir?" The sound of someone calling me snapped me out of my thoughts. One of the staff members had asked for my opinion, but I didn't even hear a word of what he said. I felt a little
EthanI stepped out of my car, my nostrils flared with rage as I stared up at the sleek glass building in front of me. This is the company that had been stealing contracts from me, the company that thought they could double-cross me in the business world. I can't wait to see the man behind this. I'm ready to tear him apart if he doesn't give a genuine reason. My phone buzzed. It was Dave, sending me the company’s address again, but I didn’t need it. I am here already. I adjusted my tie and pushed through the glass door open. The receptionist immediately stood and greeted me politely, her voice slightly trembling. “Good morning, sir. You are welcome to D and G company.”I nodded once. " I want to see the CEO,” I said, coldly. She pointed to the elevator. “His office is on the top floor."I didn’t wait for her to say more. The elevator doors opened and I stepped in. I clenched my fists. My thoughts raced. Who the hell is this CEO? Did he think he could come out of nowhere and
Sonia I woke up feeling completely drained, my body heavy with exhaustion. My head throbbed as I sat up, struggling to shake off the unease that had settled deep in my chest. I dragged myself to the bathroom, splashing cold water on my face, hoping it would jolt me awake or at least wash away the lingering fear that clung to me but it didn't. I was dressing up after taking my bath when my phone buzzed. It was a message from a private number. Again? I hesitated before picking it up, my fingers trembling slightly as I checked the screen. “Watch your back, Sonia.”I shivered, my body trembling with fear as the phone nearly slipped from my hands. I'm sure this message was from the same number that called me yesterday at the office.I clutched the phone, my mind racing. The sound I heard at the office, the door creaking open before Alex arrived flashed in my memory. I had convinced myself it was nothing, just my nerves playing tricks on me. But what if it wasn’t? I was still tr
Sonia I was very tired by the time I got home. My body ached with exhaustion, but seeing Jay playing happily with the Spider-Man bike brought a tired smile to my face. He zoomed around the living room, completely lost in his little world. “Mommy!” Jay’s eyes lit up the moment he saw me. He abandoned the bike and ran straight into my arms, nearly knocking me over. I laughed softly, hugging him tightly. “Did you eat?” I asked, brushing his hair back. Jay shook his head. “I was waiting for you.” I sighed, touched by his words but also guilty that he had waited. “Alright, give me a few minutes to freshen up, and then we’ll eat together, okay?” Jay nodded and ran back to his bike, leaving me to drag my tired feet upstairs. After a quick shower, I changed into something more comfortable and headed downstairs. The smell of food greeted me as I stepped into the dining room, and I found Caro setting the table. “Thank you, Caro,” I said, taking a seat. She smiled. “You work t
Sonia Ethan stepped inside and his eyes were filled with Shock, disbelief, and something else.... something darker flashed across his face when he saw Daniel. His jaw tightened, and his fists clenched at his sides.The room felt like it had lost all its air.Daniel sat down in his chair, completely unbothered, and smirked as if he had been expecting this moment.Ethan’s gaze shifted to me, and for the first time, I saw deep emotion, pain, Jealousy, and anger in his eyes. “What is he doing here?” Ethan asked through gritted teeth. His whole body was vibrating with rage and you could see he was trying to calm his anger that was threatening to erupt. I shivered slightly as I opened my mouth to explain, but Daniel spoke first."Relax, Ethan,” he said, leaning back even more. “I’m just here to see an old friend.”I was confused as I looked at both of them. Do they know each other? "What is going on here? Do you both know each other?" I asked but they both glared at each other, ignorin
EthanI was fuming with anger as I paced forth and back in my room, my fists clenching and unclenching as the memory of Daniel’s smug face burned in my mind. "Fuck!!" I punched the wall in frustration, My knuckles throbbed but the pain didn’t bother me as all I could think about was the way Daniel looked at Sonia as if she already belonged to him. His words kept replaying in my head. "I will take Sonia away from you."I gritted my teeth, my chest tightening. That bastard! The way he patted Sonia's head made my blood boil. And the worst part? Sonia didn’t even stop him. She let him touch her and she even smiled at him. "Gush!!" I wanted to grab him by the collar and throw him out of her house, but Jay’s laughter stopped me. I couldn’t lose control in front of my son, not when I was trying to be a better father for him. But Sonia… Damn It!!She didn’t believe me when I warned her about Daniel. She thought I was just some jealous ex-husband who couldn’t stand seeing her with a
Sonia I stood at the backstage, my heart racing as I watched Clare present her designs. I could hear my team cheering me on, their encouragement calmed my nerves a bit. “You’ve got this, Sonia,” Tina whispered, giving me a reassuring smile. “Clare’s designs are good, but yours are better and I can't wait for you to blow them away with your designs.” I smiled, trying to convince myself she was right, but the knot in my stomach only tightened. As Clare finished her presentation, I quickly fumbled through my bag to grab my flash drive. All my hard work was stored there, ready to go for my turn. I could already picture myself standing on stage, confidently presenting my designs. But then, I froze. The flash drive wasn’t there. Panic hit me like a tidal wave. I checked the bag again, frantically, hoping it had somehow slipped to the bottom. But no... It wasn't there. “What’s wrong?” Tina’s voice cracked through the panic clouding my thoughts. “I can’t find my flash drive,”
Sonia I stood up, frozen for a moment as I tried to comprehend what was happening. The door creaked open and I saw Alex standing in the doorway. The moment I saw him, I couldn’t hold it in anymore. My body shook with relief and fear, and I collapsed into his arms, sobbing uncontrollably. He caught me easily, his strong arms wrapping around me. “Sonia, are you okay? What happened? Are you hurt?” His voice was calm, but I could hear the tension in it, the concern that matched my panic. I nodded, my chest tight with emotion. “I... I'm fine, Alex. But... I didn't know what... Happen. I couldn't find my flash drive... And someone locked me in here. I don’t know who, but I think the person doesn't want me to make my presentation." My voice cracked as I tried to explain what had happened, but the words felt so jumbled in my head. " Shhh... It's okay, I'm here now." Alex pulled away and wiped the tears off my face. His touch was gentle, his eyes soft, but there was a fire in them too.
Ethan “Wake, wakee!!”I heard a voice and I groaned, half-asleep as I felt someone tapping me softly.Slowly, I squeezed my eyes open and instantly, every ounce of sleepiness in me vanished when I saw Sonia.Her beautiful smile was the first thing I saw this morning and God, it made my heart skip.“Good morning, my love,” she whispered before pressing her soft lips against mine in a tender kiss.I couldn’t help but smile against her mouth.If there is a perfect way to wake up, this has to be it.“Good morning, my beauty queen,” I teased, reaching out and pulling her into the bed with me, making her squeal lightly.I gazed at her, completely captivated by her beauty. Her hair was a bit messy, her cheeks still rosy and her eyes sparkling just for me.She is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.“Do you want me to always teach you how to kiss properly?” I teased again, rolling over and pinning her gently to the bed.“Ethan!” she giggled, swatting at my chest. “It’s too early for t
CelineFuck!!I screamed as I threw my phone on the bed with all the strength I had when I got another messages and calls from my friends, all demanding to know what Was going on with Ethan and me.God! I couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t fucking believe it!Ethan… really go that far?He bought that witch a whole company. A whole goddamn company! And as if that wasn’t enough to make me lose my mind, the bastard had the audacity to go online and publicly announce that he had broken up with me and proposed to Sonia.And now? He plans to remarry her in the next two months? TWO MONTHS?!I paced the room like a wild animal, my body vibrating with rage and jealousy. My hands were trembling. My heart was pounding so loud I thought it might explode. Every time I blinked, all I could see was that stupid smile on Sonia’s face and Ethan looking at her like she was some goddess.Disgusting.I grabbed my phone again and stared at the screen. Their photos were everywhere, Instagram, Twitter, and news
AlexI let out a long breath and dropped the phone on the table. My eyes shifted to my secretary, who was still scrolling through the ridiculous online praise.“Cancel all my appointments today,” I ordered."Alright, sir." He didn’t ask why as he just nodded and left the study room.I stood and headed to my room. I needed to freshen up before the storm arrived. And trust me when I say Celine is a storm, a bitter one at that.After my shower, I dragged myself to the dining table, barely touching the food in front of me. My appetite was gone, drowned by the bitterness rising in my chest.I was just pushing the plate away after taking a bite when my phone buzzed again.My heart thudded in my chest when I saw that it was my dad.He must have seen the news. Nothing ever escapes that old man. He probably already had five plans written up on how I failed and another ten on how I should fix it.I stared at the screen as it kept ringing, my fingers hovering above the phone but I didn’t answer.
AlexI sat behind my desk with my fists clenched and my jaw locked in anger as my secretary was reading the online comments out loud with his voice filled with excitement like this was some fairytale ending."Ethan is the kind of man every woman dreams of, loyal, rich, romantic. Sonia is so lucky!""This is what love looks like! A man who believes in his woman and invests in her future!""Power couple of the year... Sonia and Ethan are unstoppable!""Sonia is not just beautiful, she’s smart, resilient, and now a CEO of one of the biggest companies... Ethan is a real one for this!""Stop!" I barked, my voice echoing through the office.The room went silent. I could hear my heartbeat thudding like a war drum in my ears.I couldn’t listen to that nonsense anymore. I didn’t need a reminder of how Ethan just flipped the entire city’s attention with one move. I never even saw that company before. Never heard a word about it until now. He kept it so hidden, so quiet.That bastard is just lik
SoniaI was confused when Ethan drove into a massive building I didn’t recognize.This wasn’t a restaurant. I stared out the window, my brows furrowed. What are we doing here? I had never seen this company before... it looked brand new, with bright banners, and fresh paint and decorators were still working inside.But what really caught my attention was how everyone greeted Ethan with familiarity and respect like this wasn’t his first visit here.I wanted to ask a hundred questions but I held them back. I simply got out of the car and followed him quietly, trying to make sense of everything.We went from the first floor to the second… then the third… the fourth… all the way to the fifth. The building was buzzing with activity. New employees, computers being set up, teams in meetings… I could tell this place was growing but still, Ethan said nothing.Finally, we stepped into a private elevator. He pressed the button for the sixth floor and I glanced at him but his face gave nothing aw
Sonia“So, Mommy… am I going to have a baby sister?” Jay asked with so much excitement in his eyes. His little hands rested on my still-flat stomach like he was already trying to feel his sibling.I smiled and gently placed my hand over his. “Maybe. You will soon have a baby sister or brother.”Jay’s face instantly twisted into a frown when he heard me. “No, not a brother. I want a baby sister,” he said, pouting and crossing his arms like he already made up his mind.I couldn’t help but laugh at his seriousness. “Anyone is good, baby. We will love them just the same.”Jay has been so overjoyed ever since Ethan told him I was pregnant. The way he jumped around the hospital room, asking a thousand questions, almost brought tears to my eyes. He didn’t even wait for confirmation as he had already taken on the role of a big brother with pride.Honestly, I am still trying to believe that I am pregnant myself.It sounded strange in my head. My body still looked the same. No signs, no change
EthanThe night felt endless as I stayed by Sonia’s side, watching her closely. Every now and then, she would stir, mumbling something I couldn’t understand, then drift back into sleep. Each time she moved, my heart raced. I informed the doctor about it and he explained that it was the medication and that her body was still adjusting, and still healing. But it didn’t make it any easier to watch her like that.I don't know how long I must have fallen asleep beside her. My head was resting on the edge of the bed, my fingers still laced with hers until I heard her voice.The voice was soft and weak but it was her.“Ethan…” She called weakly.My eyes snapped open. I lifted my head, blinking against the harsh hospital lights. “Sonia?” I said, my voice low and hopeful.She turned her head slightly and looked at me. Her eyes were clearer now. Her lips parted again. “Water… I want water.”Relief flooded me like a wave. “You’re awake,” I said, a smile tugging at my lips. I stood quickly and
Ethan I sat quietly beside Sonia’s hospital bed, my fingers gently wrapped around hers. The beeping of the machines was soft and steady, proof that she was still breathing, still alive. That alone gave me peace.The doctor had asked me to wait outside, saying she needed rest. But I couldn’t. I needed to see her. After all that happened tonight, I had to be close to her even if it was just to sit in silence. I begged the doctor until he gave in, on the condition that I wouldn’t disturb her.Disturb her? How could I ever?I leaned down and kissed the back of her hand softly. She looked so fragile, bandaged and pale, but she was still the most beautiful woman I have ever seen and now, she is carrying my child... Our child.God… I still couldn’t believe it. After everything, after all the pain I put her through... Sonia is pregnant.A tear slipped from my eye before I could stop it.She has brought nothing but light into my life, even when I didn’t deserve it. Maybe this baby is a secon
EthanHis eyes burned with rage and madness as he raised his gun. I lifted mine but he was quick as he kicked my hand so hard the gun flew out of my grip and I crashed to the ground.Pain shot through my wrist but before I could move, he was standing over me, pointing the barrel of his gun right at my head.“This is the end of the road for you, Ethan,” he sneered, his lips curling into a sick smile. “Like I said… tonight, you die.”I could feel the heat of the barrel on my forehead, but I didn’t panic. I waited just for the right moment.“Not so fast,” I muttered.And with all my strength, I slammed my fist into his chest, sending him stumbling backward. The moment he hit the ground, I quickly stood up and delivered a hard punch to his stomach. He groaned in pain, cursing, but I didn’t stop. I hit him again and again, each blow fueled by every ounce of hatred I had buried in me.I rushed over and picked up my gun.This is it. I was going to end it but before I could pull the trigger,